_Sweet Willie_ Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Dear Mr. Sadowsky, I'm sure you find it as amazing as I do that another year has once again passed us by. We're not getting any younger, are we?! But, it does give me great pleasure to reignite and refresh our bond over bass. It seemed reasonable yet again to reach out to you about our shared annual topic of consideration: my birthday. It is once again just around the bend, and I'm sure that you know already what this thread will be about. I wanted to help you out with some gift ideas since I'm not sure you've had a chance to focus on my birthday, what with the shop humming along cranking out instruments one after the other. While I'm typically not one to throw myself a pity party, I'm approaching this annual plea from a new perspective. Perhaps by showing you what I've been reduced to as a bass player you will come to understand the nobility that an action such as presenting me with one of your basses for my birthday would represent. Below is a picture of me at a luthier's studio on the day I picked up my new bass a couple of years ago. As you can see, I'm giving it my all to make that instrument sing. It is for no lack of effort on that day (or, for that matter, on any day since) that I have brought the low end to stage and studio on that 2x4 P bass. http://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/WEA/DSC_0015.jpg While I think the builder did the best he could based on the limited funding I was able to provide for this project (please note: I did go with the penciled fretlines option which drove up the price slightly, but not by as much as the inlaid colored toothpick fretlines would have), this bass leaves a lot to be desired and constrains my creativity and ability to speak with the musical voice that I have within me, fighting to get out. The neck's dive would outscore Greg Louganis on his best day. The playability is that of, well, a 2x4. There are some real limits on the adjustability of the neck (i.e., it has the truss rod of a Wish bass...errrr, or lack thereof?!). The list goes on. While this instrument has served me well in no less than a handful of bar brawls (think: Spinal Tap and cricket bat and you'll remember again the power of having a solid piece of wood in one's hands in trying situations), I think I've reached the limits of what I can do with it musically. So, now, I look to you and the depths of kindness that I know reside within you, and simply suggest that you take under consideration that perhaps this year should be the year. Warmest regards and best wishes for the continued success of your business, --Willie PS: Congrats on the recent positive review of the Will Lee Signature Sadowsky bass in BP Magazine. It's a lovely instrument. Hmmm, I could see myself playing such a lovely instrument. As I pointed out last year: Will Lee --> Willie. Can you dig it? spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcadmus Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Yeah, well, yeah, that's... Uh, good luck. "Tours widely in the southwestern tip of Kentucky" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Dr. Sweets playin' Bumpcity In Blue and makin' it swing! This is the year! Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yourlord Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Happy Birthday, and good luck again! Feel free to visit my band's site Delusional Mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizzo9247 Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Happy early birthday William. I was (still might be) considering a used Metro RV5 to add to the ye old arsenal that you could take for a test spin; not the same as a present from big RS, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 And eventually you will sell it to Willie for cheap, right? (cross-posted in other thread as well) Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wally Malone Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 It's been a year already, Happy upcoming birthday! Wally I have basses to play, places to be and good music to make! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Oh you poor poor man! C'mon Mr. Sadowsky help this guy out! Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switch hitter Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 happy birthday Willie. Hopefully Sadowsky will grant your wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffinator Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Ironically, as I read this, I'm listening to just about the perfect soundtrack to this surreal yet sad story - "One-Armed Scissor" by At The Drive-In. For those unfamiliar... Seriously, re-read the OP with that song playing in the background, and suddenly it all makes sense. A bunch of loud, obnoxious music I USED to make with friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxofunk Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 There's another bass forum with a thread wishing Mr. Sadowsky a happy birthday. It has 111 posts on it, none of them say Sweet Willie. Just an observation. Happy burfday Sweets! - Matt W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeronyne Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Doesn't BPMag have a Sadowsky laying around their break room or something? Happy Birthday, William! "For instance" is not proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bear Jew Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Happy birthday, sir... And keep on waiting. It will happen someday. Just ask Linus. http://mikegothard.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/great-pumpkin-3.jpg \m/ Erik "To fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists of breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting." --Sun Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeronyne Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 http://rhee.net/boards/linus.jpg "For instance" is not proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklab Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Happy Berfday, Dr. S Dubs! Here's hoping Roger shows you some love. But considering how long it took him to make a signature bass for Will Lee, you might be waiting a while. Obligatory Social Media Link "My concern is, and I have to, uh, check with my accountant, that this might bump me into a higher, uh, tax..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wraub Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 C'mon. Roger, you have put this off long enough. Step up and do the right thing. Really. Peace, wraub p.s. Have a happy, sweets! I'm a lot more like I am now than I was when I got here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshappi Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Hope springs eternal! Hang in there S-dub and have a very Happy Birthday and many more! Nothing is as it seems but everything is exactly what it is - B. Banzai Life is what happens while you are busy playing in bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Yeah, Roger, cut Sweet Willie a break. Nobody would love one of your outstanding instruments more than him. Well, maybe me... Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davio Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I'm pullin' for ya, bub. Hope you had a happy one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Good luck. I was at a nice shop today and played some really nice basses. Unfortunately, they were all 35" scale. Roscoe makes a GREAT bass. ANYWAY, I THINK I HAVE DECIDED THAT I HAVE TO HAVE A 34" SCALE BASS, I HAVE TO HAVE A 5 STRING, AND I SEEM TO PREFER JAZZ TYPE BASSES. I THINK I'M GOING TO GO WITH A SADOWSKY - IF I CAN FIND ONE USED. Opps, sorry. Didn't see the caps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamy ALB Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 I thought you guys where having a joint up birthday party to dicuss this after last years debate?? All the best for your big days!! http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Little-Bitter/185235472447 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabottomend Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Wonder if it would do me any good to write Mr. Dingwall come December? Do not be deceived by, nor take lightly, this particular bit of musicianship one simply describes as "bass". - Lowell George "The music moves me, it just moves me ugly." William H. Macy in "Wild Hogs" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Good luck. I was at a nice shop today and played some really nice basses. Unfortunately, they were all 35" scale. Roscoe makes a GREAT bass. ANYWAY, I THINK I HAVE DECIDED THAT I HAVE TO HAVE A 34" SCALE BASS, I HAVE TO HAVE A 5 STRING, AND I SEEM TO PREFER JAZZ TYPE BASSES. I THINK I'M GOING TO GO WITH A SADOWSKY - IF I CAN FIND ONE USED. Opps, sorry. Didn't see the caps... Didn't you just unload a Sadowsky? Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Wonder if it would do me any good to write Mr. Dingwall come December? The worst he can say is no... Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Sweet Willie_ Posted June 20, 2010 Author Share Posted June 20, 2010 Wonder if it would do me any good to write Mr. Dingwall come December? The worst he can say is no... Exactly! And the best he can do is... Yep. Thanks all for the good wishes. Peace. --Dub $$ spreadluv Fanboy? Why, yes! Nordstrand Pickups and Guitars. Messiaen knew how to parlay the funk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 I don't see how you can do better than - was it last yearor two years back? When you received a Sadowsky t-shirt and a Sadowsky strap (from sympathetic forumites)? You should have worn those to articles to show your "sincerity" for the bass to rise out of the pumpkin patch. And since you didn't, I guess you'll have to wait until next year. Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Good luck. I was at a nice shop today and played some really nice basses. Unfortunately, they were all 35" scale. Roscoe makes a GREAT bass. ANYWAY, I THINK I HAVE DECIDED THAT I HAVE TO HAVE A 34" SCALE BASS, I HAVE TO HAVE A 5 STRING, AND I SEEM TO PREFER JAZZ TYPE BASSES. I THINK I'M GOING TO GO WITH A SADOWSKY - IF I CAN FIND ONE USED. Opps, sorry. Didn't see the caps... Didn't you just unload a Sadowsky? I did. The one I really liked was a 4 string and I find I really prefer/need/use a 5. If I can find the right used 5 string, I may try again and see if it's as sweet as the 4 was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lug Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 I mark my time on this planet by the annual occurrence of the "Sweet Willie needs a Sadowsky" thread. If this fine fine man was to ever recieve one, my life would seem sweeter without the yearly tic of the clock reminding me I'm one step closer to death. Please Mr. Sadowsky, bring Sweet Willie into your fold. You can stop now -jeremyc STOP QUOTING EVERY THING I SAY!!! -Bass_god_offspring lug, you should add that statement to you signature.-Tenstrum I'm not sure any argument can top lug's. - Sweet Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groove Mama Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Maybe Roger would more seriously consider your request if you didn't look so danged happy plunking on that 2x4. Just a thought. Queen of the Quarter Note "Think like a drummer, not like a singer, and play much less." -- Michele C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxofunk Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Puppy dog eyes. Good thinkin' FS Mama. - Matt W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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